Feature An In Depth Perspective 4 blissful swimming spots made for summer

Western Australia's South West is brimming with secret swimming spots – without the crowds. Just try and keep these four places a secret...

Feature An In Depth Perspective 7 Quotes from Nigella That Made Us Blush

Three extraordinary days, 20 breathtaking locations and some of the best chefs, sommeliers and food critics on Earth: Margaret River Gourmet Escape is one of the world’s exceptional food festivals – the domestic goddess herself, Nigella Lawson, event deemed it an “astonishing” event in a “remarkable” location. But she didn’t…

Feature An In Depth Perspective Walk this way: Three of WA’s best hikes

There's nothing as magical as spotting humpback whales frolicking in the Indian Ocean as you walk the Cape to Cape Track, just one of three of WA's most challenging yet exhilarating walks.

Feature An In Depth Perspective The Amazing Pink Lakes of WA

Prepare your camera: the pink lakes of WA have to be seen to be believed.

Feature An In Depth Perspective What to expect at Field of Light: Avenue of Honour

Field of Light: Avenue of Honour is Albany's living, breathing tribute to the ANZACs, and dare we say it, one of the most contemplative travel experiences you will have.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 4 of Perth’s prettiest hotels

From the big and bold, to the boutique and cutting edge, Perth has some of the coolest hotels in Australia. A stay at one of these and you're guaranteed a taste of Perth’s local magi.

Feature An In Depth Perspective The (Other) Gentle Giants of Ningaloo Reef

Whale sharks may have put WA’s Ningaloo on the tourist map, but it’s the reef’s other gentle giants – manta rays – that have cast a spell over one scientist.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Australia’s Most Instagrammable Road Trip

We’ve found the most beautiful corner of Australia – and arguably the world. Don’t believe us? Here are ten reasons why.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Matilda Bay Reserve: A Nature Hub Minutes from the City

Kings Park may be the go-to for nature-lovers visiting Perth, but for those looking for tranquility surrounded by the river, there’s Matilda Bay. Wine, dine, relax and spot migratory seabirds at Pelican Point and one of 20 bottlenose dolphins that live there too.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 5 Ways to Slow Down in Faraway Bay

Here are five surprisingly simple pleasures of the Kimberley's Faraway Bay.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 3 Secret Mini Breaks Near Perth

From wine and seafood, to unexpected hideaways, all just a short trip from Perth. Here are some of our favourite spots.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Five Unforgettable Aboriginal Dinner Dates

From fish cooked over mangrove wood to a native superfood that you can sprinkle on a smoothie, here are five fascinating encounters with Aboriginal food.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Five of the Best Aboriginal Art Tours and Galleries

From ancient rock galleries to present-day artists that have captivated the world, Aboriginal art never ceases to amaze.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Three Campsites to Immerse Yourself in Aboriginal Culture

Three campsites in The Kimberley that allow you to immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture: Imintji campground, Jarlarloo Riwi Mimbi campground and Peedamulla.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Street Art and Silos – WA’s Outdoor Art Trail

From urban street-art encounters to far-flung sculpture installations, staggeringly big wheat-silo murals and ancient Aboriginal rock-art sites, WA is one vast outdoor gallery.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Romance on the reef: 3 lovely ways to experience Ningaloo

With an abundance of wildlife experiences, five-star indulgences and 320 days of sunshine every year, there’s no better place to chase summer than along the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 7 of Perth’s Best Local Beaches

Perth has no shortage of grade-A beaches. WA’s long, wide, clean stretches live up to their reputation as some of the world’s most eye-catching, but sun-kissed locals often escape to secret spots for their daily dip. Here’s where you can find them.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 48hrs of Wellness in Broome

Spend two lazy days in Broome recharging your batteries with massages, yoga and restorative beach walks. Bask in the golden light of a Broome dawn while stretching into the sun warrior pose. Yoga is a ritual at Cable Beach Club Resort’s Chahoya Spa, and Buddha Sanctuary; and a restorative way to begin your escape.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Soaked in Sunsets – WA’s Best and Where to Find Them

Is WA Australia’s top state to catch a sunset? While it may not be backed by hard science, there’s a few solid reasons to think so. Take a look at our 12 of the best and decide for yourself!

Feature An In Depth Perspective Get Set for Scenery – 4 Drives Made for Spring

Picture yourself coasting along, cruising past tall timber forests and lush valleys, and winding around coastal roads beside rolling surf. The best part? Being able to stop when and where you want to explore the scenery and sample delicious produce.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Australia’s Unexpected Jurassic Park

130 million years of history are fosillised in the coastal flats around Broome. The prints are the most diverse and abundant on the planet, and the area is fast becoming known as “Australia’s Jurassic Park.”

Feature An In Depth Perspective Best of the Brunch in Margaret River

Margaret River combines food, nature and some of the finest craft beer, wine and brunches in Western Australia; so, if you like to filter more than your coffee, these places are dishing up grub so good it deserves a Grammy.

Feature An In Depth Perspective WA Winter Gems You Probably Haven’t Heard Of

Time for some myth-busting: the assumption that the Western Australian winter involves a momentary dip in temperature and a couple of extra clouds is just plain wrong! With two climates to choose from, Western Australia does winter cool and crisp or warm and wonderful.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 48hrs of Natural Wonders in Broome

Broome's billion star nights, gateway to the Kimberley wilderness and famous giant tides, put reconnecting with nature high on the agenda of locals and visitors alike. Marvel at the natural diversity as you fly over curiously flat waterfalls, witness a breathtaking mudflat moon-dance, and watch a rare dolphin species play in a turquoise bay.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Sweet Dreamtime: 6 stunning Aboriginal camps and lodges

Staying with the original custodians of Western Australia’s North West is a great way to learn about the world’s oldest living culture, and reconnect with nature and loved ones.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Kaya Perth: discover 50,000 years of culture

From new developments to timeless night skies, the Perth region offers countless ways to connect with the world’s oldest living culture. Perth may be a modern city with a recent transformation, but the world’s oldest surviving culture is very much alive here.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 7 Magnificent Aboriginal Cultural Tours

Experience some of Western Australia’s most amazing natural attractions, with the custodians who’ve cared for them for more than 50,000 years. Discover the six aboriginal seasons in Perth, catch a feed the traditional way at Cape Leveque, or sooth the soul with an ancient healing ceremony at a secluded natural pool.

Journey The Best Places To Go The Gourmet Loop

In Western Australia the journey really is the destination. For me the south west is a mix of rugged natural landscapes, history and fresh local food. You taste the region, as much as you see it, and this culinary road trip takes in the best of the coast, nature and food from WA's south west.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Esperance and The Great Ocean Drive

Esperance packs a coastal punch that’s hard to beat. Add one of the most enchanting stretches of oceanside road you’ll ever set wheels on, and for reasons that will become obvious, Esperance’s Great Ocean Drive will leave you wanting to drive on and on.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Enrich on a Kimberley Cruise

Travel writer Fleur Bainger has experienced expedition cruising in the Kimberley several times. Raft Point, Kings Cascades, Rowley Shoals, you name it, she’s cruised it. Here are some of Fleur’s useful insights into the many options on offer in this spectacular region.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Three WA Places Guaranteed to Make you Smile 🙂

Dr Rick Fenny is no stranger when it comes to road tripping in the outback of Western Australia. One of Australia’s most respected vets, who has cared for thousands of animals including the legendary Red Dog, Rick clocks up more than 5000 kilometres every couple of weeks tending to sick animals and checking in with his team of vet doctors and nurses at his vet clinics dotted across WA.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Perth’s Hottest Hotels from City to Coast

In recent years luxury hotel operators such as COMO have made Perth their first Australian landfall, with COMO The Treasury (pictured above), at the heritage State Buildings. Perth is now firmly established on the luxury travel map, and many other brands are following suit providing diversity and value from city to coast.

Feature An In Depth Perspective On Trend Eating, Drinking and Shopping in Perth

Steadily adding to the already established scene, each of Perth's leafy urban precincts offers varying proportions of contemporary restaurants, gastropubs, cafes, cool bars in heritage buildings and old theatres. Some even have dedicated festivals and pop-up farmers’ markets.

Feature An In Depth Perspective The Margaret River Top Ten

Combining Perth and Margaret River is the perfect way to marry the discovery of a new city with the discovery of the forests, caves and beaches of Western Australia's premier wine region. Here're 10 highlights to get the best of both.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Lucky Be Those Wine Makers

More than any other varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay have brought Margaret River to the attention of wine-lovers across the world. Meet the makers pushing the boundaries of wine-making in Margaret River, and see the landscape that gives these wines their unique Margaret River character. Featuring Cullen, Vasse Felix and Dormilona Wines.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Ten Margaret River Food Experiences You’ll Love

To understand the effect of its Mediterranean, maritime climate and get to grips with Margaret River's laid-back lifestyle you need to taste the wine, talk to the makers and dine like a local.

Journey The Best Places To Go A Perfect Match: Margaret River and Perth

The long weekend means one thing to us Perth locals; a road trip. Come Friday afternoon, the highway from Perth is buzzing with resident vacationers on their way to make the most of Margaret River’s rejuvenating combination of surf, wine country, and nature.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 5 Margaret River Adventure Highlights

You can experience the terroir of Margaret River first hand, by canoeing, or hiking, before visiting a nearby cellar door to taste the hard-earned, salty spray of a Cloudburst Cabernet.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Summer Events Boom in Perth

Balmy nights, spiegeltents and sumptuous celebrations of food and wine marks the start of Perth's summer season of events. With endless good weather Perth’s festival season stretches from spring into autumn with Fringe World, Perth Festival, outdoor gigs, wine events and food festivals.

Journey The Best Places To Go Glorious Food: A Tour of Perth’s Best Weekend Markets

If in-season, high quality produce is high on your shopping agenda, skip the supermarket aisles and instead, buy direct from local growers at Perth’s weekend farmers’ markets. Here, we profile 11 of Perth's best.

Journey The Best Places To Go Rottnest: A Journey Around Perth’s Secluded Island Escape

Growing up in Perth, the crystalline secluded bays on our back doorstep at Rottnest Island, served as an instant holiday that always felt much further than a 40-minute ferry from the city centre.

Journey The Best Places To Go Perth’s Local Wineries in a Weekend

From big to boutique, Perth's vineyards are full of secrets. With great drinking, stories and characters, all just a short drive from the city centre, Perth’s vineyards are a must-visit on a trip to WA.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Why Kings Park is the King of All Parks

Finding an immense native park studded with trees that live for 2000 years, a suspended bridge and dense wildflower carpets in the heart of a capital city is as unexpected as it is engaging.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Feasting Al Fresco in the Southern Forests

Go beyond Margaret River and enjoy a locavore lunch in Western Australia's Southern Forests. The perfect extension to a Margaret River holiday, there is more fabulous produce and landscapes on offer in the adjoining Southern Forests region, famous for its soaring karri and tingle trees.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Margaret River Winter Warmers

Nowhere else does soulful red wine meet epic surf conditions, a truffle festival like no other and 10 hedonistic days worshiping all things foodie and fireside. Welcome to winter in Western Australia’s south-west region.

Feature An In Depth Perspective 10 Reasons to Stay Another Day in Perth

Heading to Perth? Once you hear about the seaplane daytrips to Margaret River, the heli-skydiving over Rottnest Island and the open-sea swimming with wild dolphins, you might be tempted to miss the flight home.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Perth’s Best Craft Beers and Where to Find Them

Perth’s beer scene punches well above its weight. Craft Beer connoisseur Max Brearley welcomes you to the cradle of Aussie craft beer, and tells where you can find the best drops.

Journey The Best Places To Go Perth + Ningaloo Reef + Karijini National Park in 10 Days

New York-based travel writer, blogger and photographer Kate McCulley shares her travel tips from Perth to Karijini in ten days. "Travelling up the west coast takes in some of the best diverse landscapes in Australia. From pink lakes to yellow deserts, red sandstone cliffs and glassy green swimming holes, you’ll be able to see a striking collection of Western Australia in just 10 days".

Feature An In Depth Perspective Both Barrels, Combine Surf and Wine at the Margaret River Surf Pro

There are three stops on the Australian leg of the WSL Championship Tour: the Gold Coast, Bells Beach, and Margaret River. From my perspective — an American surf journalist — it’s a bit of a Goldilocks and the Three Bears situation. But in Margaret River I found a place and a contest that were jusssst right!

Feature An In Depth Perspective Why I Adore Margaret River’s Enormously Huggable Trees

British TV presenter, nature lover and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury finds some enormously huggable trees in Boranup Forest.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Quick Read: Bays, Beaches and Sting Rays in the Margaret River Region

British TV presenter, nature lover and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury gets to grips with Margaret River’s epic coastal scenery and friendly local string rays.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Find the Ultimate Australia at Karijini National Park

German travel writer and blogger Freedi Franze heads to Karijini National Park for a three night eco stay among the natural swimming holes, gorges and wildflowers.

Feature An In Depth Perspective The Second I Fell in Love with Ningaloo Reef

With the first glance through my goggles I fell in love with this stunning underwater world! There were colourful fish everywhere, a large green turtle jovially crossed my path, and it felt like I was floating through a sea of flowers and colour. I was delighted!

Feature An In Depth Perspective Perth’s latest and greatest evening eats

A night out in Perth is all about the highs and lows. From basement bars hidden in art-strewn laneways to rooftop eyries sitting high above it all, some of Perth’s best venues are tucked away in unexpected corners.

Journey The Best Places To Go Life on the Gibb River Road for a Week

Neville Hernon has called the Kimberley’s iconic Gibb River Road home for 22 years. Back in the day, he worked as a station mechanic on a local cattle station. Now he runs his own business, Over the Range Tyre and Mechanical Repairs. Here are his tips for tackling the Gibb, and the ultimate pit stops en route.

Journey The Best Places To Go Discovering the Culture of Broome in a Day

Bart Pigram was born and raised in Broome. He belongs to one of Broome’s most famous families, has been involved in revitalising Yawuru culture and language, and now runs Narlijia Cultural Tours. Here he shares his tips for discovering the cultures of Broome in a day.

Journey The Best Places To Go Two Days of Local Perth Living

Russell Blaikie is a well-known West Aussie chef and partner of Must Winebar shares his tips for some great local places to visit in and around Perth – and where to eat! As a chef he combines the best of his international experience with local Western Australia produce in the kitchen. The rest of the time, he just loves living in Perth.

Journey The Best Places To Go Seven Days on and Around Dirk Hartog Island

Kieran and Tory Wardle and their three children are the only people that can call Dirk Hartog Island, off the coast of Denham in Western Australia, home. They regularly welcome visitors to this historic and unique place to show them its natural wonders, far from the routines of every-day life. Here are their tips for a seven day trip.

Journey The Best Places To Go Eight Margaret River Discoveries you can Pack into a Weekend

The big thing visitors don’t realise is that Margaret River offers much more than our world-class wine and food. The outdoor activities are now just as significant, not to mention the diverse arts and crafts scene. These are some of my favourite things to do that can be packed into a weekend escape to Margaret River from Perth.

Journey The Best Places To Go My Favourites for a Week Around Ningaloo Reef

Sarah Ellis has been visiting Ningaloo Reef and the Coral Coast for 15 years and moved there to live three years ago. Two years ago, Sarah and her partner started their own ecotourism business, taking people out to swim with whale sharks and other marine life on the world heritage listed Ningaloo Reef. Get the local lowdown on their favourites.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Me and a Microlight Above Ningaloo Reef

We saw whales, dolphins, mantas, turtles, you name it, swimming down below near the reef. If you're thinking of microlighting above Ningaloo Reef, here's what to expect...

Feature An In Depth Perspective Photo Diary: Dirk Hartog Island by Sebastian Hartog

Read Sebastian Hartog's pilgrimage to the island named after his ancestor. "What we found on Dirk Hartog Island was some of the most raw scenic landscapes I have ever seen. It is literally bay after bay of postcard quality at every corner".

Moment Real People Real Stories “It Was a Morning That Made Us Smile”

Perched on top of the Baxter Cliffs part way along the Great Australian Bight, we looked out as we sipped on our morning coffee.

Moment Real People Real Stories “Among the Fields of Gold”

I hopped onto the highway and headed east from Perth for Northam. What surprised me most about this particular spot was that the canola went on for days, as far as the eye could see.

Moment Real People Real Stories “I’ll Never Forget the Picturesque Colour of the Ocean”

This shot was taken just west of Esperance. Apart from one other on the beach that day, we had it all to ourselves.

Moment Real People Real Stories “We Decided to Explore the Waters of the Reef”

My partner and I decided to go camping along the coast of Ningaloo Station with a few mates. I was quite surprised at how much ground the Chofuku Maru shipwreck actually covered.

Moment Real People Real Stories “A Playground for the Adventurous”

I’d heard Karijini National Park was amazing by countless people, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the adventure that was in store.

Moment Real People Real Stories “What’s that they’re eating at that table?”

We were staying in Perth and had gone to Kitch in Leederville. We all do it right? Go to a restaurant and check out what everyone else is eating before you decide what you're going to eat ourselves?

Moment Real People Real Stories “There Was a Lot of Energy in That Moment”

This was day 6 of our catamaran cruise from Darwin to Kalumburu. This photo captures the awesomeness of the waterfall and the cliff our boat was about to pull alongside in the Kimberley.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Artisan Home, Meet Margaret River Township

Margaret River manages to retain a small town feel even though it’s gone from being relatively unknown to a name that people from London to Los Angeles know for wine, surf and a pristine environment that still inspires awe in me daily. Local Max Brearley dishes the inside knowledge on Margaret River Township.

Feature An In Depth Perspective More than a Wine Region

Margaret River Region has many sides. “It’s not just a wine region,” I’m continually telling people when they assume I came here for the wine. Margaret River local Max Brearley, shares his lowdown on the diverse face of Margaret River beyond the vines.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Ocean to Vine: 50 Years of Surf Culture and Wine Making in Margaret River

Margaret River has cemented its reputation over the last 50 years as a wine region that is premium to the core; producing just 2% of Australia’s wine, but around 20% of its premium wine. But over the same period it's also established itself as one of the world's best and most spectacular surf destinations, and local Max Brearley meets the resident winemakers drawn by the lifestyle, the land and for many the ocean.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Off the Beaten Track, the Cape to Cape Walk

Walking the Cape to Cape walking track isn’t just an introduction to the Margaret River region, but an insight into what makes things tick down here in the southwest corner of Australia. Here local resident Max Brearley gives you his tips and tricks for taking on some or all of the track.

Journey The Best Places To Go Three Day Checklist: Perth

Fleur Bainger is a freelance travel and food journalist. She lives in the inner-city village of Leederville, which she loves for its wide open spaces, hip cafes and boutique clothing shops. Here she shares her local tips if you've got three days to spend in Perth.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Photo Essay: Ningaloo Reef and the Coral Coast in 10 Must Do Experiences

At the Coral Coast you can step from the unspoiled coast and into some of the most incredible marine experiences on earth.

Journey The Best Places To Go My Travels from Perth to Ningaloo Reef in Eight Days

As a marine biologist Brad Norman has got to know Ningaloo Reef and the journey from Perth well, and shares his tips for the best places to stop along the way. The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast, around 13 hour drive from Perth, is best known for its whale sharks, and fringing coral reefs which are accessible from the shore.

Journey The Best Places To Go Broome and the Kimberley in Eight Days

Craig Makepeace is co-founder of YTravelBlog.com, where he and his wife Caroline publish travel tips and personal stories from their travel experiences. They know Broome well, having travelled the area and lived there for six months.

Journey The Best Places To Go Perth and Margaret River in Five Days

Virginia Willcock is the chief winemaker at Vasse Felix winery, where she turns beautiful Margaret River grapes into delectable wine. She lives in Margaret River town, walking distance from the main street and close to the river and bush. The Margaret River region is just a three-hour drive south from Perth, and for anyone thinking about visiting the Margaret River region for five days (or more), Virginia shares her tips on some places you shouldn’t miss.

Feature An In Depth Perspective My Favourite Five Adventures a Short Trip from Broome

Broome is the perfect base for your Kimberley adventure, and a trip up the Dampier Peninsula is the best way to start exploring. Its hidden gems are all within a day’s drive from town. Lorna Hendry has travelled the Kimberley with her family and shares some of the best sites to visit.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Photo Essay: Esperance and the Golden Outback in 10 Must Do Experiences

As you leave Perth’s cityscape and enter the Golden Outback, the horizons spread ever wider and your view is ever-changing. Continue on through vast salt lakes and outback plains, and you’ll discover the legacies of gold rush pioneers, incredible wildlife encounters and some of the whitest beaches on Earth.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Photo Essay: Margaret River Region in 10 Must Do Experiences

The one thing that will drive you to make the easy three and a half hour drive south of Perth to Margaret River, at any time of year, is the prospect of indulging as many of your passions as possible in a single day.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Photo Essay: Broome and the Kimberley in 11 Must Do Experiences

Escaping to exotic beaches and one of the last true wilderness areas on earth, you don’t have to choose between the two when you visit Broome and the Kimberley.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Just Another Day at the Office – the Kimberley by Helicopter

Michael ‘Tommo’ Thomson has probably seen more of the Kimberley that most. As a local helicopter pilot, he spends his day showing people the wonders of northern WA. Writer Lorna Hendry asked him which part he enjoys most.

Feature An In Depth Perspective Purnululu National Park – Fly or Hike?

Home of the Bungle Bungle Range, the Purnululu National Park was a highlight of Lorna Hendry’s family adventure through the Kimberley. This ancient place known to the Kija people for thousands of years was virtually unknown to the outside world until 1983, Lorna says it’s now a must-see Australian icon.

Feature An In Depth Perspective As Individual as You: Kimberley Accommodation with a Difference

In the Kimberley, the accommodation is as varied as the ancient landscape reports Lorna Hendry. Whether you fancy a luxurious wilderness retreat, a night aboard a houseboat, or deluxe camping under the stars, you’re guaranteed to find somewhere perfect for your next trip.

Journey The Best Places To Go Esperance Explorer From Perth in Ten Days

You’ll find Australia’s most dazzling coastline in Esperance, an eight-hour drive south from Perth. Local resident Dan Paris suggests travelling inland through the Wheatbelt, breaking up the drive with a night in Hopetoun before arriving at the beautiful beaches of Esperance.